Topic: “The Impact of Changing Energy Politics on EU-Gulf Relations in the Post-Ukrainian Crisis Era: A Study of the Reorientation of EU Foreign Policy towards Energy-Rich Countries”
Research question: Is the reorientation of EU foreign policy towards energy-rich countries sustainable and beneficial for the EU in the post-Ukrainian crisis era?
Hypothesis: The reorientation of EU foreign policy towards energy-rich countries (Gulf) is not sustainable for the EU in the post-Ukrainian crisis era. (check existing publications, literature)
measuring impact through ir, economy, diplomacy, social impact
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Structure:
I. Introduction: (5W’s: what, where, when, who, how)
Background and context of the study (Current events, description) from general to specific
Significance of the research question (1. current phenomenon, 2. huge economic repercussions, 3. help orient the EU towards new win-win situations, 4. diversify relations – put the EU in the spotlight (in terms of trade)) economic, energy, oil, gas
Objectives and research approach (objective: prove/disprove l hypothesis – small policy recommendation / research approach: mixed analysis (quantitative/qualitative, small sample (3 countries) / comparative approach, tools – content analysis, literature review?, quantitative approach in terms of data analysis,) – ELABORATED IN METHODOLOGY SECTION
Scope and limitations
Scope – national and international level through small sample, present/future. Limitation – recent topic, lack of information or previous reliable literature, unpredictability of current events. Inference and not rigid correlations
II. Literature review
Key concepts and definitions
conceptualization – define the key terms of research question/hypothesis (Gulf countries?, energy politics, foreign policy…).
Review of relevant literature and theories (lit review of the russian-ukrainian conflict: energy politics analysis in the conflict) (theories: IPE theorists who studied the impact of conflict on the global supply chain, Foreign policy for resources)
Analysis of previous studies on EU-Gulf energy relations: DAROURE
III. Methodology
Research design and data collection methods: in intro – each theme
Data analysis and interpretation: how the findings can help us draw inference/argument
IV. Operationalization (we measure, test):
I- Managing the energy crisis: Diversifying the EU’s energy sources (historical, economy, efforts)
1- Overview of the EU’s energy dependence on Russia
2- Impact of crisis on EU
3- Analysis of the EU’s new policy for energy security
Energy security is the association between national security and the availability of natural resources for energy consumption
(EU policies/foreign policy decisions)
the reorientation of EU foreign policy towards Gulf/oil rich countries
II- Measuring the impact: a win-win situation? – Evaluation of the effectiveness of the reorientation of EU foreign policy in promoting energy security
1- Testing the impact/effeciveness on the EU:
Economy (measuring indicators)
Diplomacy
Social/ internal political level
Security
2- Testing the impact/effectiveness on the Gulf:
Economy (measuring indicators)
Diplomacy
Social/ internal political level
Security
III. Measuring the Sustainability of EU reorientation blekh: Enhancing trade and investment opportunities (going beyond resources) (Diplomacy, commerce, culture?)
1- Overview of the EU’s trade and investment relations with MENA countries
2- Analysis of the potential benefits and risks of the reorientation of EU foreign policy (beyond energy: trade, investment) towards energy-rich countries (US pres elections -role in conflict?)
3- Evaluation of the overall sustainability of interdependence between EU-Gulf relations (energy, trade and investment opportunities, diplomacy)
VII. Findings and Discussion:
Discussion of the results and their implications for the EU and Gulf countries (positive or negative, win/win or zero sum game)
Policy Recommendations?
Limitations and future research directions (elaborate what’s in the intro on limitations, ask a few research questions which could follow up on the thesis)
VIII. Conclusion
Summary of the findings and conclusions
Implications for policy and practice
IX. References
List of sources cited in the thesis
X. Appendices
Topic: “The Impact of Changing Energy Politics on EU-Gulf Relations in the Post-Ukrainian Crisis Era: A Study of the Reorientation of EU Foreign Policy towards Energy-Rich Countries”
Research question: Is the reorientation of EU foreign policy towards energy-rich countries sustainable and beneficial for the EU in the post-Ukrainian crisis era?
Hypothesis: The reorientation of EU foreign policy towards energy-rich countries (Gulf) is not sustainable for the EU in the post-Ukrainian crisis era. (check existing publications, literature)
measuring impact through ir, economy, diplomacy, social impact
–
Structure:
I. Introduction: (5W’s: what, where, when, who, how)
Background and context of the study (Current events, description) from general to specific
Significance of the research question (1. current phenomenon, 2. huge economic repercussions, 3. help orient the EU towards new win-win situations, 4. diversify relations – put the EU in the spotlight (in terms of trade)) economic, energy, oil, gas
Objectives and research approach (objective: prove/disprove l hypothesis – small policy recommendation / research approach: mixed analysis (quantitative/qualitative, small sample (3 countries) / comparative approach, tools – content analysis, literature review?, quantitative approach in terms of data analysis,) – ELABORATED IN METHODOLOGY SECTION
Scope and limitations
Scope – national and international level through small sample, present/future. Limitation – recent topic, lack of information or previous reliable literature, unpredictability of current events. Inference and not rigid correlations
II. Literature review
Key concepts and definitions
conceptualization – define the key terms of research question/hypothesis (Gulf countries?, energy politics, foreign policy…).
Review of relevant literature and theories (lit review of the russian-ukrainian conflict: energy politics analysis in the conflict) (theories: IPE theorists who studied the impact of conflict on the global supply chain, Foreign policy for resources)
Analysis of previous studies on EU-Gulf energy relations: DAROURE
III. Methodology
Research design and data collection methods: in intro – each theme
Data analysis and interpretation: how the findings can help us draw inference/argument
IV. Operationalization (we measure, test):
I- Managing the energy crisis: Diversifying the EU’s energy sources (historical, economy, efforts)
1- Overview of the EU’s energy dependence on Russia
2- Impact of crisis on EU
3- Analysis of the EU’s new policy for energy security
Energy security is the association between national security and the availability of natural resources for energy consumption
(EU policies/foreign policy decisions)
the reorientation of EU foreign policy towards Gulf/oil rich countries
II- Measuring the impact: a win-win situation? – Evaluation of the effectiveness of the reorientation of EU foreign policy in promoting energy security
1- Testing the impact/effeciveness on the EU:
Economy (measuring indicators)
Diplomacy
Social/ internal political level
Security
2- Testing the impact/effectiveness on the Gulf:
Economy (measuring indicators)
Diplomacy
Social/ internal political level
Security
III. Measuring the Sustainability of EU reorientation blekh: Enhancing trade and investment opportunities (going beyond resources) (Diplomacy, commerce, culture?)
1- Overview of the EU’s trade and investment relations with MENA countries
2- Analysis of the potential benefits and risks of the reorientation of EU foreign policy (beyond energy: trade, investment) towards energy-rich countries (US pres elections -role in conflict?)
3- Evaluation of the overall sustainability of interdependence between EU-Gulf relations (energy, trade and investment opportunities, diplomacy)
VII. Findings and Discussion:
Discussion of the results and their implications for the EU and Gulf countries (positive or negative, win/win or zero sum game)
Policy Recommendations?
Limitations and future research directions (elaborate what’s in the intro on limitations, ask a few research questions which could follow up on the thesis)
VIII. Conclusion
Summary of the findings and conclusions
Implications for policy and practice
IX. References
List of sources cited in the thesis
X. Appendices
